I saw her first in a beggar's game
Her eyes were wild but her laugh was tame
Those people knew her by another name
I knew that she'd be mine
I knew that she'd be mine

She took me in on a winter's night
The air was brittle and the moon was bright
My heart was heavy but her touch was light
Deep in the dance we wandered
Deep in my heart she fell...

Dan Fogelberg, Beggar's Game

Tier Dralcon, knowing a curse would soon take his life, turns to all manner of debauchery to drown his sorrows. In one of his lowest moments, he would have never expected Aurora Gallagher, the "Siren of Fortanya" and one of the most infamous residents of Fortanya's brothel, to take pity on him and show him a true, selfless love. And Aurora sure wasn't expecting to fall so deeply in love with him...

This song immediately spoke to these two when I heard it and fit their story almost too perfectly - but they sure made me work for this image! Between the posing and the lineart and the shading, I am so glad I finally got this steamy scene the way they wanted it 😉

And, if you were wondering, Tier and Aurora are Ace's parents. Despite their situation, their past, and the brevity of their relationship, their son was indeed born out of love.

Tags: Tale of Ace Gallagher